Simi Valley, California Rental Market Trends

Disclaimer:

Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Simi Valley, California rental market.

Simi Valley, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,636

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

3.4%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Simi Valley, California apartments have recorded a 3.4% rent increase.

Simi Valley, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Simi Valley $2,458 $2,483 $2,559 $2,557 $2,518 $2,603 $2,550 $2,531 $2,674 $2,636
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Simi Valley
National
Nov 2021
$2,458
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,483
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,559
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,557
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,518
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,603
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,550
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,531
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,674
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,636
$1,748

Simi Valley, California Average Apartment Rent

Simi Valley, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 95.75%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Simi Valley, California rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 4.25%.

Simi Valley, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 11,953
Owner occupied housing units 31,983

Renters take up 27% of Simi Valley, California real estate, occupying a total of 11,953 units, while homeowners live in 31,983 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.5

Renter median household income**

$82,007

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.62

Rental vacancy rate**

2.2%

Simi Valley, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 313
1 bed 2,814
2 beds 4,055
3 beds 3,074
4 beds 1,379
5 or more beds 318

There are 4,055 rentals in Simi Valley, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 34%. Units with No bedrooms, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (3%), amounting to 313 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Simi Valley, California homes for rent is 4.5.

Simi Valley, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 444
25 - 34 years 2,489
35 - 44 years 2,301
45 - 54 years 2,550
55 - 59 years 636
60 - 64 years 914
65 - 74 years 1,343
75 - 84 years 781
85 years and over 495

Most condos for rent in Simi Valley, California are occupied by residents in the 45 - 54 years age group (21%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (21%). At the same time, people in the 15 - 24 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 4%.

Simi Valley, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 6,379
Non-Family Households 5,574

Simi Valley, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 3,361
No related children of the householder under 18 8,592

A total of 6,379 apartments for rent in Simi Valley, California, or 53% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 28% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 3,361 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Simi Valley, California is 2.62.

Simi Valley, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 1,220
High school graduate (including equivalency) 2,290
Some college or associate's degree 4,859
Bachelor's degree or higher 3,584

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 30% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 10% of the homes for rent in Simi Valley, California.

Simi Valley, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 593
Built 2000 - 2009 1,727
Built 1990 - 1999 1,525
Built 1980 - 1989 3,419
Built 1970 - 1979 2,065
Built 1960 - 1969 1,825
Built 1950 - 1959 481
Built 1940 - 1949 90
Built 1939 or earlier 216

The highest share of Simi Valley, California apartment rentals, namely 29% or 3,419 units, were Built 1980 - 1989, followed by those Built 1970 - 1979 (17%, 2,065 units), and the ones Built 1960 - 1969 (15%, 1,825 units).

Simi Valley, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 783
Moved in 2018 to 2020 4,405
Moved in 2010 to 2017 5,139
Moved in 2000 to 2009 1,272
Moved in 1990 to 1999 221
Moved in 1989 or earlier 133

Median year renter moved into unit 2017

Most Simi Valley, California renters (43%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 1% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Simi Valley, California condos for rent is 2017.

Simi Valley, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 910
1 vehicle available 4,574
2 vehicles available 4,292
3 vehicles available 1,503
4 vehicles available 384
5 or more vehicles available 290

When it comes to transportation options, 38% of Simi Valley, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 36% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 13% have 3 vehicles available.

Simi Valley, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 12,195
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 1,689
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 85
Walked 155
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 198
Worked at home 2,105

Simi Valley, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 25,262
Moved within same county 3,388
Moved from different county within same state 1,875
Moved from different state 233

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Simi Valley, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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